SAN DIEGO, Sept. 12 -- Websense, Inc. (NASDAQ?), the world's leading provider of employee internet management solutions, today announced the launch of a new technology alliance partner framework, the Websense(R) Web Security Ecosystem(TM) extending Websense Enterprise(R) and Websense Web Security Suite(TM) technology to critical enterprise security initiatives including network access control, security event management and identity management. Websense's expanded network of alliance partners increases its total number of technology integrations to include more than 45 different security solutions.

Websense has assembled a comprehensive suite of world-class security and networking technology providers to enable seamless deployment and integration of Websense solutions in enterprise environments. In addition, the new technology integrations enable network-based quarantining and remediation, enhanced intelligence and visibility of web-based security threat management, and more efficient employee internet access policy configuration and compliance auditing.

"When building a comprehensive security infrastructure, organizations need to utilize technologies that are interoperable and seamlessly integrated," said Chris Christiansen of IDC. "Websense built an exceptional network of top technology providers that have integrated their numerous security platforms. This security ecosystem helps customers anticipate and mitigate web-based threats."

The Websense Web Security Ecosystem includes vendors from five key security and networking markets:

"Being strategic is vitally important when it comes to IT security," said Steve Winandy, director of Advanced Technologies at CDW Corporation, a FORTUNE 500 provider of technology solutions to businesses, government and education. "The Websense Web Security Ecosystem in concert with CDW IT security and networking experts provide a solid platform for customers to benefit from areas such as Web filtering and desktop security software. This platform is part of a comprehensive IT security solution that supports customers' network infrastructure, business continuity and regulation compliance programs."

Websense CPM and Websense Web Security Suite-Lockdown Edition offers desktop security software that protects against known and unknown security threats and prevents the execution of unauthorized applications while enforcing employee application use policies for corporate desktops, laptops, and servers with its unique and comprehensive database of categorized applications. For more information regarding Websense's Web Security Ecosystem, please visit: www.websense.com/ecosystem.

"Websense continues to extend its leadership role as a premier provider of web security solutions through innovative technology integrations with leading security and networking vendors," said Steve Kelley, director of strategic alliances for Websense, Inc. "With the Websense Web Security Ecosystem, customers now have a framework for further enhancing their web security solutions to combat against the emerging threats of the internet."

For a free 30-day evaluation of Websense software or for more information on protecting your organization from a wide range of threats including phishing, spyware, virus outbreaks and internal hacking exploits, please visit www.websense.com. In addition, Websense Security Labs offers free email security updates as new internet threats are discovered and is available at www.websensesecuritylabs.com.

Partners Supporting the Websense Web Security Ecosystem Include:

ArcSight
"By integrating ArcSight's market leading Enterprise Security Management solutions with the Websense Web Security EcoSystem, we are providing customers with a strong framework to meet their current and ever-evolving security requirements," said Vijay Iyer, vice president Business Development at ArcSight. "As a Websense technology alliance partner, our customers benefit from interoperable best-of-breed security solutions proven in the most demanding information technology environments."

Corrent
"At Corrent, we provide customers high-performance network security appliances that are easy to deploy and maintain. As a member of the Websense Web Security Ecosystem, we are able to integrate full-featured web filtering with our advanced firewall applications," said Richard Takahashi, President and CEO for Corrent. "As a result, our customers can now enjoy a complete network security solution in a single, affordable appliance."

Crossbeam Systems
"Crossbeam Systems is committed to providing our customers the best-of- breed security solutions that are tightly integrated with industry leading security providers such as Websense," said Joel Silberman vice president of ISV partnerships and business development at Crossbeam Systems. "The Websense Web Security Ecosystem provides a strong compliment to the Crossbeam unified threat management system enabling us to meet our customers' security requirements."

Hewlett-Packard
"HP's ProLiant server business is proud to support Websense and its newly formed Websense Web Security Ecosystem," said Mike Gill, vice president Platforms Division, Industry Standard Servers, HP. "By combining the capabilities of the Ecosystem with HP's high performing ProLiant DL320, we feel we're offering enterprise and SMB customers a strong framework so they can meet their current and future security concerns."

Juniper Network, Inc.
"Juniper is committed to providing our customers with security solutions that are tightly integrated with industry leading initiatives," said Rod Murchison, senior director of product management at Juniper Networks. "The Websense Web Security Ecosystem provides a strong framework to help enable Juniper to meet our customers' current and future security requirements."

LogLogic
"LogLogic is committed to providing customers with log management solutions that are integrated with industry leading initiatives," said Dominique Levin, vice president of product management and business development at LogLogic. "The Websense Web Security Ecosystem provides a strong framework to enable LogLogic to meet customers' web security audit and monitoring needs crucial for compliance and legal inquiries."

Microsoft
"Our customers tell us that they want powerful, easy-to-deploy solutions to help make their networks more resilient in the presence of Web based attacks, said Steve Brown, director of marketing in Microsoft's Security Business Unit. "Microsoft ISA Server 2004 and the numerous third-party offerings built on it, such as the ones included in the Websense Web Security Ecosystem, help promote security best practices for better network security against such attacks."

Network Appliance
"The NetApp commitment to enterprise customers is reflected in our partnership with Websense, a security market leader. The evolution of an enterprise's edge defense demands seamless integration of their security infrastructure," said Edward Sharp, general manager, Content Delivery Business Unit at Network Appliance. "Websense's Web Security Ecosystem is an innovative framework for enterprise customers who seek best of breed solutions to address dynamic web-based security threats."

Network Engines
"We have decided to partner with Websense because we know organizations not only want market leading technology, but also seamless integration of their security infrastructure," said Bryan Bain, senior director, Product Marketing for Network Engines. "Network Engines is proud to be a part of the Websense Web Security Ecosystem. As a Websense technology alliance partner, our solutions are proven to interoperate in the most demanding information technology environments."

Network Intelligence
"Network Intelligence has decided to partner with Websense because our customers want all the data for compliance and security and partnering with Websense gives us critical web filtering data," said Upesh Patel, vice president for Product Marketing at Network Intelligence. "Our partnership illustrates our commitment to work with the top worldwide technology vendors and transform their log and event data in intelligence need for compliance security management."

Resilience Corporation
"We are very pleased that Websense has taken a position of leadership in the integrated solutions market by launching the Websense Web Security Ecosystem," said Ted Marr, president and CEO of Resilience Corporation. "This program gives Resilience the framework to join an industry-leading initiative that provides customers with superior products that are highly interoperable as well as having ongoing development for the future. Resilience Corporation is dedicated to providing the world with best-of-breed network security solutions that integrate leading applications with our Integrated High Availability(TM) appliance technology."

Stratacache
"As the frequency and severity of risks to business internet users increases, so should the level of protection," said Chris Riegel, CEO of Stratacache. "The Websense Web Security Ecosystem certifies to our customers that Websense software incorporated with the Stratacache StrataCORE security appliance provides a significant equalizer to help ensure a fast, clean and safe internet experience."

TriGeo Network Security
"The internet is a critical business tool and Websense software allows organizations to utilize this resource effectively and safely by mitigating risks associated with spyware, phishing attacks and malicious code," said Michelle Dickman, CEO of TriGeo Network Security. "As a member of the Websense Web Security Ecosystem, TriGeo Network Security correlates employee internet activity managed by Websense with security events occurring on the firewall, router, server or workstations."

About Websense, Inc.
Websense, Inc. (NASDAQ?), the world's leading provider of employee internet management solutions, enables organizations to optimize employee use of computing resources and mitigate new threats related to internet use including instant messaging, peer-to-peer, and spyware. By providing usage policy enforcement at the internet gateway, on the network and at the desktop, Websense products enhance productivity and security, optimize the use of IT resources and mitigate legal liability for our customers. For more information, visit www.websense.com .

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